The SLASS Debating Society (SDS) of Chittagong Independent University successfully organized the SLASS Debating Society Speech Competition 2026 on 13 August 2026. The event aimed to provide students with a platform to develop confidence, overcome nervousness, strengthen public-speaking skills, and prepare themselves for future academic and professional challenges. The competition received 31 registrations, from which 8 participants advanced to the Final Round. The final round featured five thought-provoking topics that encouraged participants to explore literature, language, culture, history, and Bangladesh’s future. The programme also featured a special farewell segment honoring former SDS executive committee members for their contribution to the club. The event was attended by Professor Dr. Khaled Bin Chowdhury, Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Department of English including the other faculty members of the department. The event was hosted by Senjuti Haider and Nasrin Akhter, with SDS Moderator Rifat Tasnim contributing to the successful coordination of the programme. The event concluded with remarks from Professor Dr. Khaled Bin Chowdhury, Dean, SLASS, Department of English.